Mid-term elections bring opportunity

The nationwide FBI sting operations last week were stunning, netting multiple elected officials who now face charges of corruption, bribery, fraud, distribution of child pornography and gun running.

The fact that they were all Democrats gives me no pleasure, for I have zero tolerance for those in office who believe they are above the law, regardless of party. It is high honor to act as a temporary representative of the people, and any who would leverage their position for illegal personal gain deserve not only to lose that position, they should spend big time in jail as traitors, and as felons, cede their voting rights forever.

As I said, zero tolerance.

Some have characterized this sweep as an indication of a culture of corruption within the Democratic Party. But history shows that corruption knows no party boundaries.

Many have implied the FBI targeted only Democrats, which is ridiculous since the FBI is now under Democratic party control. It is precisely because of that fact I maintain great hope for this country, for our belief in the rule of law and the enforcement of that law is confirmation that our core principles are still working: The rule of law matters more than the interests of a political party.

Yet parties have a penchant for promoting their own power, oftentimes over the best interests of the people or the country. Our Founding Fathers knew this well and understood we could easily jump from the frying pan of tyrant King George into the fire with kings of our own making. They did their best to craft tools so the people could hold that day at bay for as long as possible.

As Democrats struggle with malfeasance charges against multiple members and a signature federal health care program in tatters, Republicans wrestle with a party strung out as far as Lady Gaga’s lashes. With conservatives, libertarians, tea partyers and RINOs, the call for unity is a tall order.

While many see this as disarray and division, it is more correctly a movement toward a big tent operation of inclusiveness.

That party evolution has allowed blue states to elect governors such as Romney, Christie, Walker and Martinez. It includes Latino Americans who do not support amnesty, black Americans who reject policies that foster dependence, women who believe in sexual equality and the sanctity of life, all who believe in the whole of our Constitution and its validity, same today as when it was penned.

There is much argument inside this new big tent, but in the end, Republicans will unite. Elitist bureaucracies will not be supported over free-enterprise corporations. Federal government dictates over individual choices in health care and child education will not be tolerated. Waffling on foreign policy and timid support of our allies will be met with disdain. Irresponsible spending and budget mismanagement will be rejected.

Most of us don’t believe the country is headed in the right direction. Soon, we’ll be able to do something about that. Those in office who have stood fast for the people must be maintained. It is our right and obligation to replace the rest.

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